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Drake Gifts Fan Return Flight To Japan

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Drake is giving back. During his Dallas tour stop at the American Airlines Center, a fan held up a sign that said he flew all the way from Japan to Texas just to see the “Hotline Bling” star.

“You came here from Japan for the show?” he said during Thursday’s (September 14) show. “You know what … we flyin’ you home first class back to Japan. We love y’all. I’ve never been to Japan, but you came to me. So that’s love. That’s what life is about. You got to show love.”

The fan was traveling with a companion and social media said both of them will go back home in style.

“There was a couple that flew to my show from Japan,” a fan shared. “Drake saw their sign and is flying them home first class. He said he’s never been to Japan and it meant a lot that they spent their hard earned money to fly across the world for him.”

Diddy Receives Key To The City From Self-Proclaimed “Bad Boy Of Politics” Eric Adams

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

New York City Mayor Eric Adams presented a key to the city to Diddy at a ceremony in Times Square on Friday (September 15). The event coincided with the release of The Love Album: Off The Grid, the Bad Boy Records founder’s first studio album since 2006’s Press Play.

“The bad boy of entertainment is getting the key to the city from the bad boy of politics,” Mayor Adams said.

Diddy thanked his hometown for honoring him with a key to the city. He celebrated by riding around Times Square, shouting at pedestrians while hanging outside of the window of his vehicle.

“Ayo, New York – we f###### did it!” Diddy said in a clip posted on his social media accounts. “Harlem, we did it … The key to the city. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I’m coming to the Garden with this s### and then I’m gonna be in Brooklyn this Sunday. I’m not playing with you, New York.”

Diddy added, “I’m gonna give you this love. It’s a love rampage! Yeah, New York, we outside, outside, outside. And tonight, we acting bad, bad. It’s f###### Friday. The album’s out … We taking that s### to number one.”

The Love Album: Off The Grid is available now on streaming platforms. Diddy’s latest project features collaborations with Mary J. Blige, The Weeknd, Busta Rhymes, 21 Savage, French Montana, Swae Lee, Summer Walker and more.

YNW Melly Stuck In Waiting Game; Victim’s Mom Urges Judge To Deny Bond

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

A Florida judge left YNW Melly waiting for an answer regarding his request for bond. According to multiple reports, Judge John Murphy deferred his decision to a later date at a court hearing on Friday (September 15).

YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, has remained in jail for more than four years. He was arrested on murder charges in 2019. His lawyers sought bond ahead of his retrial for the murders of YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser.

The 24-year-old rapper’s first trial began in June. Jurors were unable to reach a unanimous verdict in the double murder case. Judge Murphy declared a mistrial in July.

Jury selection for YNW Melly’s retrial is scheduled to begin on October 9. Prosecutors hope to have a jury to be seated by November 2.

YNW Melly is accused of killing YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in 2018. YNW Juvy’s mother Leondra Phillips spoke at Friday’s hearing, asking Judge Murphy to deny bond.

“I don’t think he should be granted a bond at all,” Phillips said.

Prosecutors claim YNW Melly and his alleged accomplice YNW Bortlen staged a drive-by shooting to cover up the 2018 murders. YNW Bortlen, whose real name is Cortlen Henry, will be tried separately.

Drake’s Million-Dollar Gambles: A Closer Look at His Biggest Wins and Losses

By: Staff WriterCategory: Sponsored Posts

Drake, the famous rapper, is also a well-known gambling fan: you can hardly find another singer as passionate about betting and casino games. The celebrity spares no expense on his favourite entertainment – it’s no secret that he can spend six-figure sums punting on loud sports events. 

He once placed $250,000 on the Nuggets basketball team, and what do you think? A huge bet brought him insane winnings, as he eventually received $850,000. And it’s only one occasion in Drake’s gambling history.

A Quick Overview of Drake’s Most Significant Bets

The rapper is known to place insane bets – you will not find him in one-dollar casinos. Drake prefers to fly high and invest millions, eventually getting even more or losing the entire stake. He began gambling in Canadian land-based casinos and then switched to virtual gaming clubs. 

One of the latest player’s bets was equal to $1.3 billion; the rapper invested this sum in Bitcoin on Super Bowl matches. Another shocking sum was invested in NBA betting: he spent over $720,000 during the competition in London.

Drake’s New and Favourite Casino Games

The rapper never misses the chance to play some casino games. Drake was spotted spending time on Stake.com. This popular brand is listed among new operators on various platforms. Roulette is the favourite game of the hip-hop star: live-streaming of him gambling on Twitch got hundreds of thousands of viewers. 

Drake doesn’t try to keep his hobby a secret, showing his failures and successes to the whole world. The rapper once showed a video of him investing $200,000 into a single roulette spin, impressing fans with high stakes. It was later proven fake, as the online casino only allows a maximum of $20,000 per round. 

However, this does not negate that the famous performer is ready to invest tens of thousands of dollars in his favourite game.

Drake’s Sportsbetting Stakes

The hip-hop star is also not indifferent to sports betting: he prefers to bet on MMA, football, basketball, and Formula 1. Usually, Drake invests insane sums when following matches. Are you ready to learn about his biggest stakes?

  • $427,000 on Justin Gaethje to get the lightweight champion title
  • $393,000 on Odell Beckham Jr. during Super Bowl
  • $335,000 on Tomy Fury vs. Jake Paul
  • $275,000 on Jorge Masvidal vs. Colby Covington

And what do you think? All these bets were a complete failure. Fans are joking that everything Drake touches appears to be a loss. But we completely disagree with them, as despite multiple unsuccessful instances, the rapper’s gambling career is quite profitable.

Drake’s Curse: The Viral Meme

It’s said the rapper brings failures to athletes – after interacting with him, teams usually lose even despite the odds. This trend started with the Toronto Raptors in 2013: Drake became the club’s ambassador. Later on, the team began losing in all the important competitions. Serena William, Conor McGregor, Sergio Aguero, and others fell under this influence. 

Even the undefeated Antony Joshua was unpredictably crushed by Andy Ruiz Jr., which happened exactly after the boxer met Drake. Joshua even posted a picture, mentioning he would break the curse. But unfortunately, it didn’t work – he was defeated in the fight in 2019.

We strongly believe these are just coincidences, but the fact is the fact. However, it seems that sports stars are not superstitious at all, as they still don’t hesitate to meet the famous rapper.

Drake’s Crypto Gambling Experience

Stake.com, the rapper’s favourite gambling platform, is one of the most popular crypto casinos. Drake is known to place bets via cryptocurrencies, as it’s quick and convenient. The famous player invested over $1.25 million in Bitcoin in Super Bowl matches and roulette games.

He eventually received over $300,000 in profits from such huge stakes. Many think he’s an addict and needs treatment – but Drake doesn’t care about what others say and continues depositing millions in his hobby.

Cryptocurrency betting and gambling are now on the rise in multiple countries, partly thanks to the hip-hop star. Users think, “If Drake trusts cryptocurrencies and uses them often in online casinos and sportsbooks, then why shouldn’t I try?”

Final Thoughts

Drake is definitely the most popular gambler in the world: hit huge stakes to impress even those far from the casino world. Even though the rapper experiences significant losses, his loud victories help him to win over.

The rapper prefers crypto gambling on Stake.com: many say there’s a partnership between Drake and the platform. However, none of the parties confirmed a collaboration, so we prefer to think the hip-hop star just loves this entertainment.

Jeezy Reportedly Files For Divorce From His Wife Of Two Years Jeannie Mai

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Jeezy has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife Jeannie Mai, just one year after their young daughter was born and two years after being married. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta-bred rap legend filed his court documents in Fulton County Superior Court, noting that he and Mai, the former co-host of “The Real,” have already separated.

The Grammy Award-nominated artist also stated they have a prenuptial agreement in place and that he’ll be seeking joint legal custody of their young baby.

Jeezy and Jeannie Mai had a very public wedding at their Atlanta home in March 2021 during the pandemic.

Recently, Jeezy was a part of the select group of artists who went to visit Vice President Kamala Harris for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.

Harris invited over 400 esteemed guests to her home, including D-Nice, Common, Lil Wayne, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, Too Short, MC Lyte, Roxanne Shante, Remy Ma and Fat Joe.

Also, there were politicians from the Congressional Black Caucus, like Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.), and Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.).

NWG Suave  Returns Victorious On “Dani Banks”

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Music

Dallas, Texas native Hip-Hop artist NWG Suave makes a triumphant return with his latest single, “Dani Banks.”

Suave has been on a relentless musical journey, consistently delivering new tracks every two days for the past few months, building anticipation for his upcoming project. Over the years, he has honed his melodic rap style, allowing him to consistently produce a substantial amount of high-quality music.

NWG Suave is known for his engaging storytelling and melodious delivery. In “Dani Banks,” his new single, Suave addresses false accusations made by Only Fans model Dani Banks, providing listeners with an intimate perspective on the situation. Suave consistently captivates his audience by sharing his authentic truth. His music serves as a means to express himself and connect with his fans through relatable messages, especially during challenging times.

When asked about his motivation for pursuing music, Suave explained, “Music is my sanctuary; it’s how I convey what I can’t express verbally to others. It’s therapeutic for me.”

Despite being a first-round NFL draft pick in 2020, Suave is familiar with the media’s portrayal of him. Music serves as his direct channel to communicate with his fans, aiming to convey his humanity and the common emotions he experiences.

This season is dedicated to getting to know NWG Suave better. Through a series of single releases, this rockstar rapper is opening up about his life story. “Dani Banks” will be available on all major platforms starting September 8th, and fans won’t have to wait long for more new music, as Suave plans to drop his upcoming project shortly after this single’s release.

YNW Melly Back In Court Hoping To Get Bail

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

YNW Melly is due in court on Friday (September 15), and he’s hoping the judge overseeing his case will allow him to be released on bond. The 24-year-old rapper, who’s been locked up since February 2019, wants to be home as he awaits his double murder case retrial.

NBC 6 reports he’ll be attending an Arthur hearing, where individuals in custody can present their case to a judge and allowing their attorneys to argue for their bail eligibility. If granted bail, they have the option to secure their release by posting it.

As previously reported by AllHipHop.com, the Florida native stands accused of two charges of first-degree murder in relation to the death of his two friends, Anthony Williams (YNW SakChaser) and Christopher Thomas Jr. (YNW Juvy) in October 2017. Should he be convicted, he faces the death penalty. He’s pleaded not guilty and three months ago, the judge declared a mistrial.

Earlier this month, one of the jurors on the case alleged YNW Melly was being framed and that the prosecution attempted to manipulate the jury, which led to the mistrial.

“I believe that he didn’t do it and it wasn’t proved in court,” the juror said. “This was a really bad situation of being framed. Melly was a very good person. He always tried to help out people around him.”

YNW Melly’s first double murder trial ended in a mistrial on July 22 due to a jury deadlock. The retrial is scheduled to commence on October 9, starting with the jury selection process.

Ice Cube Claps Back At Elon Musk Over Ice Water Meme

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

X owner Elon Musk, 52, is a polarizing public figure known to get into online feuds with other celebrities. This week saw the world’s richest man (estimated $271 billion net worth) take aim at Hip-Hop legend Ice Cube.

On September 14, Elon Musk made fun of Ice Cube on the X platform. The Tesler CEO shared a meme that read, “Remember Ice Cube? This is him now, feel old yet?”

Musk’s tweet included a photo of the N.W.A member alongside a picture of a half-full glass of water. That seemingly light-hearted jab collected more than 15,000 replies, 48,000 reposts, 660,000 likes, and 84 million views.

Ice Cube clapped back at Musk on the billionaire’s own social media service. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer referred to the app once known as Twitter as a dumpster fire which represents a disastrous situation.

On his own X account, Cube uploaded a meme that read, “Remember Twitter? This [is] it now, feel stupid yet?” The 54-year-old rapper/actor’s post featured images of Twitter’s old logo as well as a dumpster in flames.

As of press time, Cube’s takedown of Elon Musk’s leadership as the head of X amassed more than 8,000 replies, 30,000 reposts, 200,000 likes, and 24 million views. Even Roots drummer Questlove commented under that tweet with a “Booyah!” gif.

Meanwhile, Ice Cube’s BIG3 basketball league recently crowned the Gilbert Arenas-coached Enemies as the 2023 champions. The Enemies defeated the Triplets team inside London, England’s O2 Arena on August 26.

Cardi B Believes Offset’s ‘Set It Off’ Album Is Grammy Worthy

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Offset will release his sophomore solo album on October 13. The Atlanta rapper’s wife, Hip-Hop superstar Cardi B, is already proclaiming Set If Off is award-winning content.

Yesterday (September 14), Offset officially announced the release date for Set If Off. He also shared the project’s cover art. Cardi B took to her Instagram Story to help promote her husband’s upcoming work.

“FINALLY… This album is so good… I believe [it’s] Grammy worthy,” declared Cardi. The Bronx-raised entertainer continued, “So much time, passion, love, sweat, and tears put into it. From the music to the visual.”

Set If Off follows 2019’s Father of 4. That debut studio LP from Offset hosted the Grammy-nominated single “Clout” featuring Cardi B. The couple also linked up again on wax for this year’s “Jealousy.”

Offset’s music video for “Jealousy” has racked up over 17 million YouTube views since its premiere on July 28. The Migos member also presented visuals for the new song “Fan” on Friday morning.

“I’ve been working on this project for over two years now. This season is personal for me. It marks a new chapter in my life,” said Offset.

He added, “I feel like Michael Jackson coming from a successful group breaking records to superstardom on my own. This body of work is healing for me and a letter to my fans and supporters.” 

Migos earned two Grammy nominations during the trio’s run, including a nod for Best Rap Album (Culture). Offset, Quavo, and the late Takeoff also scored two No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart.

The “Fan” music video pays homage to Michael Jackson’s classic “Thriller” short film. Power Book II: Ghost actress Paige Hurd as well as internet personalities Kai Cenat and Fanum appeared in Offset’s self-directed clip.

50 Cent Confuses Michael Jackson For Drake

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

Micheal Jackson and Drake are widely viewed as two of the most successful recording artists of their respective generations. Apparently, 50 Cent got the two icons mixed up.

Last night (September 14), 50 Cent shared a personal story on the X social media platform. The G-Unit Films and Television Inc. founder recalled an unexpected interaction over a t-shirt he had on.

“I’m in the gym working out and this girl says you like Michael Jackson? 👀I said this [is] a Drake shirt fool, then I Googled and this popped up. 🤷🏽‍♂️ WTF. 🤨 I had to apologize!” wrote 50 Cent.

Additionally, 50 uploaded photos of the black shirt that featured two eyes on the front. The original merch apparently came from Micheal Jackson’s Dangerous World Tour which took place in 1992 and 1993.

The cover art for the Dangerous album also included an image of MJ’s eyes. The self-proclaimed King of Pop released the 8x-Platinum Dangerous in 1991. His classic album, Thriller from 1982, is 34x-Platinum.

Aubrey Drake Graham has his own list of Platinum-certified projects too. For example, 2011’s Take Care crossed the 6x-Platinum mark. The Canadian’s Views also earned 6x-Platinum certification.

For his part, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson can claim to have one of the best-selling Hip-Hop albums of all time. The Recording Industry Association of America certified 2003’s Get Rich or Die Tryin’ as 9x-Platinum.

Plies Says America Fears Kamala Harris Because She’s A Black Woman

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

There has been a lot of discussion in the political media about President Joe Biden running for re-election at 80 years old. Florida-bred rapper Plies believes the worry about Biden’s age has more to do with his possible successor, Kamala Harris.

Joe Biden heads into the 2024 United States presidential election as the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party. Vice-President Kamala Harris is expected to join Biden on the ticket once again.

However, some pundits think Biden could drop Kamala Harris as his running mate in 2024. Plies went on X to share his thoughts on the supposed concern about Biden’s age and the negative feelings for the VPOTUS.

“The reason this age thing is front & center with Biden is [because] who he appointed as his successor!” posted Plies on the morning of September 14.

He also added, “It’s one of America’s biggest fears & that’s a woman running this country. Let alone one of color! It’s not about Kamala Harris it’s more about two things America FEARS! Women & color.”

Plies is not the only rapper to see his name connected to the VP over the last week. Kamala Harris recently hosted a Hip-Hop 50th Anniversary celebration in DC which featured Common, Lil Wayne, and more.

According to FiveThirtyEight, Kamala Harris’s current approval rating sits at 39.5%. Joe Biden has a 40.9 approval rating at the moment. The Biden-Harris campaign won in 2020 with 51.3% of the popular vote and 306 Electoral College votes.

U.K. Rapper Digga D Shares Video Of Alleged Attempt On His Life 

By: London JennnCategory: News

Digga D claims he survived an attempt on his life after the vehicle he was in was shot at multiple times. 

The U.K. chart-topping rap star who recently declared Drill is “done,” shared a video of the shooting on Instagram Friday morning (September 15), posting a car riddled with bullet holes. 

In the first of a trio of images, Digga D posted a photo of a Mercedes Benz SUV with multiple bullet holes in the windshield.  

The second slide is a short video clip, seemingly of Digga D in the SUV. The rapper is recording a selfie as three apparent shots ring out before the clip cuts abruptly.  

A third photo also shows even more bullet holes in the vehicle with an additional two in the rear passenger window. 

Digga D captioned the post: “Cherish God More,” alongside a prayer hands emoji. 

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In his Instagram Story, the West Londoner claimed many other British rappers have experienced life-threatening attacks but refuse to admit it. 

“What soldier you know goes to war & don’t get shot or shot at,” Digga D began his post. “Most these punk uk rappers have experienced it & are embarrassed to talk about it cause they don’t stand on business! They rather just show u the good side.” 

He continued, “I’d rather show you the Real side,” adding, “Remember death is a place of no return.” 

Digga D concluded by warning his peers: “Don’t go out wrong trying to impress a bunch of people that will forget about you. Whatever religion you are, keep praying no matter what Cherish God More CGM.” 

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Tory Lanez Cussed Out Reporter As He Was Led To Prison After Losing Bail Motion  

By: London JennnCategory: News

Tory Lanez was headed to prison on Thursday (September 14) after a judge denied his bail motion, but not before the rapper/singer fired off a parting shot at a journalist.  

Last month, Judge David Herriford sentenced Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.  

Despite Lanez’s pleas to be released on bail so he could stay with his family while working on his appeal, Judge Herriford rejected the motion.  In his reasoning, the judge cited Lanez’s previous felony conviction for a violent offense and history of violating court orders, in addition to his foreign citizenship. 

After the hearing concluded, Tory Lanez reportedly stared down a journalist on his way out of court before insulting her. Legal Affairs And Trials reporter Meghann Cuniff, who has covered the case from the outset, shared an update after court.  

“I didn’t hear it and I’m still working to see if transcript has it, but I’ve confirmed Tory Lanez chose to use his final courtroom moments to profanely insult me,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter). 

Cuniff alleged Tory Lanez called her “a googly eyed b####” while looking at the gallery. “Conflicting reports on whether he named me. A fitting end,” she added.  

Tory Lanez’s Lawyer Blasts Journalist

Cuniff’s case coverage has earned her the nickname “Megan Thee Reporter.” However, Lanez’s legal team criticized the journalist, accusing her of being biased against their client. 

Last month, Jose Baez, who did not represent Lanez at Thursday’s hearing, citing a “prior commitment,” took aim at Cuniff after she noted Baez had not filed a motion for bail more than two weeks after indicating it was forthcoming. 

The journalist questioned if Baez prioritized Lanez as he was ” posting Instagram stories from Italy,” at the time.  

“This blogger has had a clear bias against Tory and has attacked everyone associated with him as well as made numerous inaccurate assumptions,” Baez wrote. “In fairness to her, she has no legal training and has never worked in the court system, so her opinions have little to no merit whatsoever.” 

For Thursday’s hearing, Tory Lanez hired a new legal team, Unite The People, which provides legal services to inmates. The team confirmed they would be handling his appeal going forward. “This is just the first step of many in the appellate process,” one representative said. Watch their post hearing interview with Cuniff below.

Shooting At Sexyy Red Video Shoot Reportedly Leaves One Dead, Another Injured 

By: London JennnCategory: News

A gunman reportedly opened fire during a Sexyy Red video shoot on Thursday night (September 14), fatally shooting one person and leaving another injured. 

The St. Louis rapper was filming a music video at Oakland Park Flea Market in Broward County, Florida. Earlier in the day, videos from the shoot showed a chaotic scene as fans crowded the location to appear as extras in the video for Sexyy Red’s upcoming single “Shake Yo Dreads” 

However, TMZ reports a nearby shooter pulled a gun and began firing before fleeing the scene. One person was fatally shot and pronounced dead at the scene. Another person was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. The severity of their injuries was unknown. One victim was reportedly found at a gas station, the other at the flea market.   

Sexyy Red responded to the shooting on Instagram. The Neighbourhood Talk shared videos from the scene, including one with the writing “sexyy red set shot up.”

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“Rip to whoever that was,” the “Pound Town” rapper wrote. “Smh that’s sad.” 

Miami-based radio host Supa Cindy claimed to have witnessed the incident but said the shooting happened near but not at Sexyy Red’s video shoot.  

“I was there,” she wrote on Instagram. “The shooting didn’t occur at the video shoot, but instead, it happened across the street at a gas station. offering my prayers for the victim’s family.” 

Local ABC affiliate WPLG reported police swarmed the area at around 8:00 p.m. According to the outlet, “Deputies were seen by Local 10 News cameras taking two people into custody.” 

Nas Celebrates His 50th Birthday With Release Of Final Hit-Boy Album, “Magic 3” 

By: London JennnCategory: News

After cryptically teasing “The Finale” last week, Nas has delivered his third and final album in the Hit-Boy-assisted trilogy with the arrival of Magic 3. 

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The NYC icon delivered the project on his 50th birthday, September 14. Magic 3 serves as a gift to Hip-Hop as the genre also celebrates its golden jubilee year in 2023.  

The prolific duo shared the album less than two months after the second offering in the Magic series. The 15-track project clocks in at just over 45 minutes and includes only one feature. Lil Wayne makes a guest appearance on track No. 6, “Never Die.” 

Stream Magic 3 at the end of the page.  

Nas And Hit-Boy’s Iconic Partnership

Magic 3 marks the end of one of the most prolific partnerships in Hip-Hop, with Nas and Hit-Boy leaving a legacy of two epic trilogies. The dynamic pairing launched their partnership with the Grammy-winning King’s Disease in 2021, with the second in the series arriving later that year. Kings Disease III concluded the series in November 2022. 

Nas and Hit-Boy celebrated Christmas 2021 with the first Magic album to kick off their second trilogy series. They dropped the sequel earlier this summer before delivering Magic 3 this week, their sixth album in just three years.  

Earlier this year, the Queen’s legend explained he’s returned to the studio with a consistency he hasn’t experienced in 20 years.  

“I’m in one of these creative growth spurts,” Nas told Vanity Fair in June. “It’s something that I’m really excited about and it surprises me – but I’m not too, too surprised because I was also waiting for the day that I felt like this again, and I knew it would come.”   

According to Nas, “It hasn’t been this way for me for probably 20 years. I think that’s what I think today, maybe tomorrow I think about, well, actually accurately seven years, or since I’ve been really in the studio, but when it comes in my head now, it’s been that long—20 years.”   

Nas – Magic 3 

5 Reasons to Leverage Sponsored Posts to Increase Your Online Visibility

By: Staff WriterCategory: Uncategorized

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French Montana Gives Back 500 Canoes To African Community

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

Morocco native French Montana is reportedly giving back to an African community in need. According to Premium Times Nigeria, the rap star donated 500 canoes to the Makoko community in Lagos State.

French recently shot a video for his new song, “Wish U Well” with Swae Lee and Nigerian singer Lojay, in the area. Makoko, which is a floating slum settlement located on Lagos Lagoon, is also called the “Venice of Africa.”

Montana said he could tell how important boats are to the community, particularly because water is such a lifeline and boats are especially important to get goods and services to the residents of Makoko.

“As an immigrant from Morocco, giving back to communities in Africa, the place that raised me, is so important,” he said. “When I was filming, I met local leaders who talked about the daily struggles and aspirations of the wider community. I was moved by their spirit and positivity, which inspired me to get involved and to help impact change.”

The artist is also donating $100,000 to the Morocco Earthquake Emergency Relief Fund, which will help water, food, shelter and medical support.

He put out a press release stating he’s partnering with Global Citizen and CARE to address the devastating earthquake that happened on Friday (September 8), about 72 kilometers (44.7 miles) southwest city of Marrakech.

The “Unforgettable” rapper also made the announcement during the Tuesday night’s (September 12) 2023 MTV VMAs.

“A want from to send light and love to Morocco,” he told Billboard. “It’s been a devastating earthquake that just hit over there. They still digging people from the ground. I am setting up an emergency fund.”

Juicy J Reveals Which Hip-Hop Artists Have The Best Weed

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Two rappers came to mind when Juicy J thought about who has the best weed in Hip-Hop. The Three 6 Mafia member named two of Hip-Hop’s best-known smokers while discussing a variety of cannabis-related topics with Los Angeles magazine.

“Snoop and Wiz,” Juicy J said when asked who has the finest stash.

The Memphis-bred rapper/producer did not include himself, but he noted how he’s never short on weed no matter where he goes. He explained why he’s always well-stocked for smoking.

“I don’t run out of weed,” he said. “I just buy. I might buy a bag of weed, or a bunch of pre-rolls and some s###. Then I’ll go somewhere and buy some more. I be riding around. I might be out here, I want to go to the Cookies dispensary. I stay stocked up on weed. And people give me weed where I got so much.”
Juicy J is fresh off the release of his memoir Chronicles of the Juice Man, which dropped on September

The book explores his career as well as his battle with substance music, dealing with the deaths of fellow Three 6 Mafia members and much more.

Pick up a copy of Chronicles of the Juice Man here.

Desiigner Reportedly Ordered To Register On Sex Offender List

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Desiigner may land on the sex offender registry after pleading guilty in an indecent exposure case. According to court documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight and TMZ, a judge ordered the former G.O.O.D. Music artist to register as part of his sentence.

The 26-year-old rapper accepted a plea deal earlier this month. He pleaded guilty to one count of obscenely and indecently exposed genitalia in a public place.

Desiigner, whose real name is Sidney Selby, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. His sentence included 120 hours of community service and an order to undergo a psychological, psychiatric or mental health evaluation.

While on probation, Desiigner cannot have access to any firearms or ammunition. He must work at least 30 hours a week and submit to drug testing.

Desiigner was arrested for exposing his genitals on a flight from Tokyo to Minneapolis in April. He revealed his mental health struggles after the incident.

“For the past few months I have not been OK, and I have been struggling to come to terms with what is going on,” he wrote on Instagram Stories. “While overseas for a concert I performed at, I had to be admitted into a hospital, I was not thinking clearly. They gave me meds, and I had to hop on a plane home. I am ashamed of my actions that happened on that plane. I landed back to the States and am admitting myself in a facility to help me.”

Desiigner avoided jail time thanks to his plea deal. He faced up to 90 days behind bars.

Tory Lanez Takes Another Loss: Judge Denies Him Bail

By: Justin IveyCategory: News

Tory Lanez failed in his bid to stay out of prison. Judge David Herriford denied the rapper/singer’s motion for bail in Los Angeles on Thursday (September 14).

“The motion will be denied and proceedings concluded,” Judge Herriford said per Meghann Cuniff.

Tory Lanez, whose release name is Daystar Peterson, requested bail while appealing his conviction for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. A jury found him guilty of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, discharging a firearm with gross negligence and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle in December 2022.

Last month, Judge Herriford sentenced Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison. The Canadian artist received 305 days of credit for time served.

Lawyers filed a motion for bail in August. They hoped a judge would allow Tory Lanez to live with his wife and son in the Los Angeles area while his legal team appealed his conviction.

Judge Herriford rejected the request, citing Tory Lanez’s violent felony conviction and past violations of court orders. The judge also mentioned concerns over the former Interscope Record signee not being a U.S. citizen, which lawyers tried to downplay in their motion for bail.

“Although the Peterson family originally hails from Canada, they do not have strong ties to this location,” attorneys argued. “Mr. Peterson does have a close friend who is like family that he helps provide for her child, despite this not being his biological child. Additionally, a couple of Mr. Peterson’s siblings live in Canada but frequent the Los Angeles area to join their family. The converse is not true, as Mr. Peterson does not visit his home country often. When he does, it is for employment and at this time he will visit his friends and family.”

Tory Lanez will serve his 10-year sentence in state prison. He maintains his innocence.